Category Archives: News and Announcements
BC History Digitization Program Call for Applications
The BC History Digitization Program is now accepting applications for 2014. Established in September 2006, the BC History Digitization Program promotes increased access to British Columbia’s unique historical resources by providing matching funds to undertake digitization projects that result in … Continue reading
An Interview with the BC Digitization Coaltion
The BC Digitization Coalition has been featured in the latest issue of Connect, the newsletter for the British Columbia Electronic Library Network. Read the interview here: An Interview with the BC Digitization Coalition.
BC History Digitization Program 2013
The BC History Digitization Program is now accepting applications for 2013. Established in September 2006, the BC History Digitization Program promotes increased access to British Columbia’s historical resources by providing matching funds to undertake digitization projects that will result in … Continue reading
Redevelopment of the West Beyond the West Portal
Work is underway to revitalize the West Beyond the West portal to better assist users in discovering British Columbia’s rich digital treasures. Here’s how it will work: In partnership with Canadiana.org, West Beyond the West will utilize the Canadiana Discovery … Continue reading
Next meeting on October 13, 2011
Where: BCLA Board Room (900 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2M4) When: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Next meeting on June 22, 2011
Where: SFU Harbour Centre, Third Floor Boardroom (3100) When: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Beyond Hope Session – Just Digitize, Gonna Be Okay
Marc Saunders and Mimi Lam presented a session titled, “Just Digitze, Gonna Be Okay: Digitization and your Library” at the 2011 Beyond Hope Library Conference in Prince George, BC. Description: This presentation will appeal to librarians, archivists, historians, and information … Continue reading
BCLA Session – Best of Digital BC: Digitization Around the Province
Simon Neame and Mimi Lam presented a session titled “Best of Digital British Columbia – Digitization Around the Province” at the 2011 BC Library Association Conference. Description: The Online Dictionary of Library and Information Science defines digitization as “the process … Continue reading
Final Report of the BC Digitization Portal Working Group RELEASED!
The final report of the BC Digitization Portal Working Group was released at the last meeting of the BC Digitization Coalition. The report was well received by all members. To read the full report, click here. To read the minutes … Continue reading
Next meeting on March 11, 2011
Where: BCLA Boardroom, Vancouver (900 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4 ) When: Friday, March 11, 2011, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm